End of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridge
Hawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.
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Mormon church doubles as school after cyclone and flood
Since last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.
A 'full kete' and newfound confidence for women divers
One woman's quest to help females feed families and build confidence gathering kai.
'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroom
Anthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patients
Cyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.
New bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on ice
A resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.
Sheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trials
It was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style
KiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to Government
The Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.
Meet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's Bay
Group notches record release for single conservation organisation.
One home, 40 owners: Fixing cyclone-hit properties isn't simple in Wairoa
'One home has 40+ owners so permission's needed from at least 50 per cent of the owners.'
Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.
Stay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale
"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.
Massive shark kills and devours stranded whale, attempted rescuer flees water
'It took its whole head off. There are not many sharks that can do that.'
Emergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s Bay
A car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.
The rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to Napier
Wairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.
'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of them
A father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.
Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission
One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.
Hopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuild
Consent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.
'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeks
There are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
Solving a school's mould muddle: When the flooding subsided, it was just the beginning
Nūhaka School will be rebuilt after damage from the cyclone revealed hidden issues.
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
PM announces $63m funding for Cyclone Gabrielle silt and debris removal
Urgent work to clean up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63m boost.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
Temperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversary
Warm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.
Police hope drone search results help in search for missing dad
Joseph Ahuriri, of Gisborne, vanished at the height of Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Thrilling experience’: Hawks to take the court in Wairoa
Clinics and pre-season game held in Wairoa.
'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's death
Her son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.
Man on $100k meth shopping spree used child's sickness to dodge Covid checkpoints
Little did he know, police had placed a listening device in one of his associate's homes.
'It's just tragic': Man killed in crane-jumping misadventure mourned in hometown
The tragedy has affected a lot of people in Jarreth Colquhoun's hometown of Wairoa.
'Extortionate': $10,000-a-year rates shock threatens railbike venture dream
Geoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.
Wairoa to mark cyclone anniversary by reflecting on loss, acknowledging progress
Mayor Craig Little said Wairoa's scars are still 'very raw' a year on from the flooding.